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cover of episode Ride the Merry-Go-Round - 24 June 2013

Ride the Merry-Go-Round - 24 June 2013

2013/6/23
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

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A pint-sized mad scientist, a green-haired girl with a contagious sense of wonder, and a 10-year-old detective. They’re all characters in the books on Grant’s latest list of recommended books for children. Also, what’s the word for a female octopus? How about a male kangaroo? A colorful book for younger kids has those answers and more. And the debate over “on accident” versus “by accident”: Which one you use probably depends on how old you are. Plus, if you hop on a merry-go-round, are you moving clockwise or counterclockwise? The answer depends on which side of the pond you’re on.

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